Antitrust Paralegal
Antitrust Paralegal - Washington, D.C.
Salary: $85,000 - $133,750 (bonus eligible)
Job Summary:
Our client is looking for a mid-level Antitrust Paralegal to provide essential organizational, file, and case management support for their antitrust practice group. This role involves assisting attorneys with large-scale litigation and merger reviews, working closely with both clients and the legal team.
This position offers a hybrid schedule, requiring three days on-site each week in the Washington, D.C. office, with additional days as needed. The work schedule is 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Reporting to the Director of Paralegal Management, the ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of antitrust experience. A bachelor’s degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with complex Hart-Scott-Rodino and other antitrust regulatory filings with U.S. and international authorities.
- Prepare documents for production, including proofreading, Bates-labeling, redacting, and managing privileged documents.
- Conduct factual investigations and research to support ongoing cases.
- Participate in client and team meetings, providing valuable input as needed.
- Act as a liaison with legal document processing vendors.
- Organize and maintain large volumes of documents in electronic and hard copy formats.
- Complete and submit filings to federal and state courts.
- Monitor case dockets and communicate updates to the team.
- Prepare witness binders, interview documents, and presentations for legal teams.
- Maintain case chronologies and assist with training and development programs.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, including proofreading capabilities.
- Self-motivated, independent, and results-oriented.
- Familiarity with Hart-Scott-Rodino premerger notification filings is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, iManage, or other document management systems.
- Excellent written, verbal, and analytical communication skills.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure with minimal supervision.
- Experience supporting the FTC’s Bureau of Competition or the DOJ’s Antitrust Division is preferred but not mandatory.